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Family Vacation Deals in the Caribbean and Mexico
Here’s a selection of handpicked special offers that are currently available in favorite kid-friendly resorts and destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean. Also remember that American citizens do not need a passport to visit Puerto Rico or the US Virgin Islands (USVI). This page will be updated regularly, so please come back often.
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Atlantis Bahamas Resort
This legendary mega-resort has a state-of-the-art AQUAVENTURE waterpark that's part of a 97-acre "waterscape": visitors find thrill waterslides, large and small kids pool, kiddie waterplay zone, lazy river, lagoon with watersports, shark lagoon, and more. An Atlantis-themed subterranean area, The Dig, is a signature feature. Also at The Atlantis: Lego-themed kids club, Marina Village, and a range of lodgings with plenty of luxury available. -
Westin St. John, US Virgin Islands
This popular property is on St. John in "America's Caribbean", the USVI ( where no passport is required for US citizens.) This resort has kids club and family activities. Two-thirds of St. John is a National Park; be sure to explore the island. Sign up for outings, or rent a jeep and explore on your own.
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Round Hill, Montego Bay, Jamaica
This legendary playground of the rich and famous welcomes families and even has a Pineapple Kids Club for ages 3 to 12. Kids menu too. Expect to dress in the evenings. Read about Round Hill for families in a first-hand report at the NYTimes.
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Puerto Rico: El Conquistador Resort
The luxury El Conquistador Resort and Golden Door Spa ("El Con") has 500 acres; a water park with waterslides, lazy river, kids' pool; a private island playground, with beach, watersports, cafe; kids club. No passport is needed, for US citizens to travel to Puerto Rico.
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Little Dix Bay, British Virgin Islands
This luxury family resort, with kids programs; is one of the few resorts in the British Virgin Islands. -
One & Only Ocean Club, Bahamas
One&Only Resorts are created for the luxury travel market; this one is on Paradise Island, and welcomes families. Kiddie pool; kids programs; and access to The Atlantis mega-resort nearby.
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Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman
Many properties in the high-end Ritz-Carlton chain are family-friendly, and this one has a special Kids Program, "Ambassadors of the Environment", created by Jean-Michel Cousteau.
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The St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino
Features here include a long sweep of beach, three freeform pools, and a kids club. Families can explore the small island of St. Kitts, with lush rainforest, waterfalls, (inactive) volcano.
Caribbean Resorts - Not All Inclusive
Families love their all inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, but other Caribbean resorts welcome families, too. Budget alert: many of these properties are high-end.